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"Super Bags !!" Kim

I have used these bags for years. They certainly keep my fruit and vegetables fresh for longer.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"Excellent product - saving lots of money and cutting waste" Karen

22 November 2016

I transfer all my grocery purchases out of the supermarket bags (where veg just 'sweats' and goes off), dry them off with paper towels, and place into these green bags. I'd estimate the bags triple the 'stay fresh' time of our salads and vegies. I read that you're not supposed to re-use the bags; but I've been wiping them off with some kitchen roll and leaving to dry. I haven't had any problems. Do ensure you dry your veggies before putting them in the bags - there's a lot of moisture trapped in those supermarket bags.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

2

"Not practical to wash and dry all fruit and veg first" Mrs Parsons

20 January 2016

I bought a pack of these from my local store. However, when I read the instructions at home I realised that they said "Wash raw fruit and vegetables and dry thoroughly". Whilst this is easy enough to do for peppers, for example, I have no idea how to get broccoli or raspberries (say) thoroughly dry. I suspect this may be why found my fruit and veg didn't keep any better than in their original packaging.

A note from the team

Thank you for placing your review. We recommend washing fruit and vegetables first to get the best use from the bags. We'll be back in touch shortly to discuss this further.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

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"Disappointed" christine

13 January 2016

I bought these before Christmas thinking they may well help with keeping my Christmas veg fresh as has to be bought a few days prior to Christmas . Fortunately I tried them out before the 'big day' following the instructions and taking the air out of the bags , however when checked the following day the veg was in a poor state and certainly had not kept well -- put the rest in a sealed container in my garage to keep cool but better and cheaper . Not sure what I will do with the rest of the bags -- and I paid full price so an expensive item with disappointing results

A note from the team

We're sorry to hear you've been disappointed with this product. If there was a lot of condensation in the bag, it maybe that the veg has been kept in a warm place then put straight in to the fridge? The condensation occurs when water vapour cools rapidly. It's also possible the veg could be overripe which would cause the heat and hence the condensation. We'll be in touch soon to help.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"Fantastic" Mrs Dewdney

24 November 2015

Have used these for years,did not realise they could be rinsed I just either put them over the kithen roll holder or hang them up to dry shake them out and fold to use again and again. I make sure all fruit and veg gets to room temp and all moisture gone place in bag lightly twist then suck the air out. I have had carrots in the fridge for nearly 2 weeks and broccoli lasts even longer and these are bags used dozens of times. I only have a larder fridge but it has a Large veg drawer so when I get new delivery some times I have not used all from before.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

4

"Save your vegetables"

17 June 2015

My husband was very sceptical about thee, but has to concede that they are excellent, however, they do NOT wash very well for reuse, so probably not that economical

A note from the team

Thank you for placing your review. Due to the powder in the bags they can't be washed or wiped out, but they can be re-used with the same fruit/veg for a few more times.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"Brilliant!" G

23 February 2015

I have used these on our yacht when sailing around the world. They preserve the vegetables I buy from the markets for a good long time. Very useful when at sea for 18 days with no land in view!

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"Good for bread too" Claire

25 February 2014

Have used these bags for years &amp; find them excellent. They aren't cheep, but they easily pay for themselves in saved food.Recently we have been using them for sliced bread, and my husband has just said the bread is as good as when it was first bought-that was 9 days ago!

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"EXCELLENT PRODUCT" Heather

19 February 2014

Really thrilled with these bags and, although Lakeland recommend the clips for them, I find they don't need to be sealed as that can sometimes form condensation. I merely fold the top of the bag over and pop it in the chiller box. All my fruit and veg are immediately stored in these bags and there is no doubt whatsoever, the food stays fresh and delicious for many days longer, sometimes a couple of weeks! I seldom have the need to discard any perishable food since using these bags and recommend them to everyone. Well done, yet again, Lakeland.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

3

"Still good but they have changed" christopher

11 December 2013

I have just reordered some of these bags. They still do the job but as other reviewers have commented they are not as effective as before, despite the manufacturer denying any change to Lakeland. I use them mainly for washed and prepared salad leaves. These used to keep for 10 days now it is 6 (still better than normal). I bought my parents 2 packs 5 years ago (they live in France) and on my most recent visit the difference is tangible. Also I note that the bags used to say wash and reuse but now they don't. In summary, they have declined but are still better than nothing.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"excellent money saver" Angela

12 October 2013

I love these bags as they save us throwing away so much fruit and veg. However, I wish we could purchase a pack containing an assortment of all 3 sized bags, small, medium and large, as it works out very expensive and uneconomical as an elderly couple, to purchase all 3 sized packs. If anyone from Lakeland is reading this, maybe they would consider it a suggestion.

A note from the team

Thanks for placing your review. I've passed on your suggestion for a mixed size pack of these bags. However, we do have the Pick a Bags (1070 at £6.79) in 3 sizes, (flat, without gusset): 50 at 18 x 23cm ; 50 at 20 x 30cm; 25 at 28 x 41cm.A total of 125 bags.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

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"Why not zero stars?" Miss Chew

13 September 2013

Absolutely useless. I bought very good quality veg, followed the instructions to the letter, sealed with Klippits &amp; put them in the 'fridge. A week later the bags were wet inside and the veg mouldy, soggy and in case of the celery, black and stinking. My 'fridge is definitely not faulty. My veg have kept better and longer just open on the 'fridge shelf or even unrefrigerated in the open veg rack. Will not be buying again and cannot recommend them. A sad reflection on Lakeland's usual quality.

A note from the team

Thanks for placing your review.We're sorry for the disappointment with the bags and will be in touch shortly.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

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"Not so fresh as the old bags (condensation and mould now)" Mrs Taylor

16 August 2013

I bought these bags in years past and they were AMAZING. They had a powdery coating, and kept things fresh for ever such a long time. I am so sorry that the design of these bags seems to have changed, and I now find condensation occurring very quickly, and mould appearing on my fruits and veg. I haven't changed how I store my groceries, but the bags feel different, and certainly behave differently. Please can you maybe either go back to the old ones or let me know if there is any old stock of the Stayfresh Longer bags with the Japanese stone powder that I can buy? Many thanks.

A note from the team

Thanks for placing your review. We're sorry you've been disappointed with the bags. Our buyer has been back in touch with the supplier and they have confirmed there has been no change to the powder used in the bags over the last three years or so.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

3

"Effective for some veg" Kate

11 March 2013

I used these stay fresh bags for a mixture of fruit and veg. I found condensation formed on the inside of the bags very quickly (I did cool and dry the veg thoroughly before putting in the bags) but items such as peppers and apples still kept very well - definitely longer than usual. Carrots however went soft and mushy quicker then when just normally in the fridge.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"I wish I'd bought these years ago" Susan

04 December 2012

These have been advertised in the catalogues for some years ago, but for some reason I never got round to buying them; maybe I was a bit sceptical. Anyway, I finally bought some in the summer, to store a glut of fresh fruit and am so glad I did so. They really do keep fruit and veg fresher for longer and are definitely worth the money. They can be rinsed out and reused. I have hardly had to throw out any fruit or veg since I bought them.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

3

"Condensation issues after a few days" Ros

22 November 2012

I have a question - I noticed after a few days that condensation was forming on almost all my veg. I used up my remaining bags, dried everything again thoroughly and put them back in the fridge, and by the time I put the last ones in, the baby plum tomatoes were gathering a little condensation. What am I doing wrong as I can't afford to be wasting a vegetable shop or buying new bags?

A note from the team

Thanks for placing your review. We're sorry for the condensation problem which may occur when water vapour cools rapidly. Possibly the fruit and veg have been kept in a warm place then put straight in to the fridge. Otherwise the fruit/veg could be overripe which would cause the heat and hence the condensation. Or there isn’t enough powder in the bags to help absorb all the moisture (this can happen over multiple uses). We recommend that the contents are cool before being put in the bags.We'll be in touch shortly to help further.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"mrs richmond" Mrs richmond

19 October 2012

green bags are fantastic, I never throw any veg out now.I need to buy the bigger size now. thanks Lakeland

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

3

"Not as good as they were." Jayne

24 July 2012

I would never be without these bags and have been buying them for years, however, I have noticed recently that they seem to be a lot thinner or softer than they were and the vegetables just don't last as long. Broccoli that I have kept for up to three weeks previously now only keeps for a week. I will be trying the tip posted by MJ to cool the veg first to see if this helps.

A note from the team

Thanks for the review and taking the time to speak to me on the phone. I'll be sure to pass your comments to our buying team.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"Best buy - Stayfresh Bags" Chris

22 March 2012

This review is for an older version of this product

I had to respond when I saw a previous review as these bags have worked brilliantly. I started to grow my own veg last year and ended up with a glut of some items. I bought these bags and found that all items stayed fresh longer when packed straight from the garden. I did find however that if I bought some packaged veg from the supermarket and re-packed them into these bags, the result was not always successful. I think perhaps the pre-packaged veg was not as fresh as hoped to begin with.

20 Lakeland Stayfresh Longer Vegetable Storage Bags (25 x 38cm)

5

"keep fresh bags" Mrs O'Mara

22 March 2012

This review is for an older version of this product

I have been very impressed with these bags, keeping vegetables likes peppers,carrots and tomatoes for over 2 weeks. Struggling with ready prepared salad but decide to grow own, which is tastier. I work in encouraging healthy eating and saving money on food and I have recommended these to everyone.